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SC03 XFX

2003 Jaguar S-type

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

63,077 mi
Last recorded63,077 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 XFX
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 63,077 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG AT SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG AT SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Jul 2024 62,634 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 62,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator LIGHT ON ON DASH (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working SIEZED ON SCREEN (3.4 (a))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 62,146 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 62,128 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

WATER PUMP NOISEY /LEAKING AND FAN BELT SPLITING

Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,562 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 61,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TIE ROD (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TIE ROD (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,921 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

WELDING CARRIED OUT HEAVILY COVERD IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 15 Jun 2021 60,917 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 60,280 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,878 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 59,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL/CHASSIS LEG/WHEEL ARCH AT TRAILING ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,021 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 59,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,214 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 58,214 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,794 miles

O/S/F O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES SIDE WALLS CRACKING

Fail 21 Jun 2016 56,783 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/F O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES SIDE WALLS CRACKING

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,348 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,815 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,230 miles

advise rear metal brake pipes painted & slightly pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 45,210 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 42,016 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 42,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,825 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,753 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,867 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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SC03 XFX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC03 XFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC03 XFX registered?

SC03 XFX is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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